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Tapestry of The Triumph of Charlemagne
Object: Tapestry
Country of Origin: France
Description: A large panel of Tournai tapestry depicting The Triumph of Charlemagne, part of a series of the "Nine Heros". Charlemagne (c 742-814) was king of the Franks. After a number of wars he increased his territory considerably and became the founder of the Holy Roman Empire. This tapestrydepicts the crowning of Charlemagne by Pope Leo III on Christmas day in 800A.D. He can be recognised by his armour which is covered with a cloak decorated with ermine.The deliberate fault in this tapestry lies in the right hand lower corner and depicts a hand with five fingers and a thumb instead of four.
Acc. No: 121
Item No: 19
Subject Type: Wall hanging
Object Type: Historical tapestry
Location: Great Hall
Nationality: French
Mediums / Material: Wool
Measurements Metric: 6.9M x 3.9M
Measurements Imperial: 23ft x 13ft